Laxey
Laxey is a regional capital in Isle of Man with a population of about 1,768.
Isle of ManSmall town🏆 #6 most populated in Isle of Man🕐 Europe/Isle_of_Man
Laxey is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Its name derives from the Old Norse Laxa meaning 'Salmon River'. Its key distinguishing features are its three working vintage railways and the largest working waterwheel in the world. It is also the location of King Orry's Grave.
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About Laxey
| Country | Isle of Man |
| Continent | Europe |
| Explore | 9782173 |
| Population | 1,768 |
| Local currency | GBP |
| Coordinates | 54.2302, -4.3998 |
| Time zone | Europe/Isle_of_Man |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Distance to the capital | 10 km · Douglas |
| Population (Isle of Man) | #6 most populated in Isle of Man |
| Where on Earth | 54°13′49″N · 4°23′59″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 6,037 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 3,982 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 98% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Tula (Russia) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -54.23, 175.60 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| London | 417 km |
| Paris | 758 km |
| Moscow | 2,644 km |
| Cairo | 3,910 km |
| New York | 5,212 km |
| Dubai | 5,807 km |